Topical Body Care

Omega-6 Does Not Cause Inflammation

• Mar 2, 2022
• The Superfood Dude

Omega-6 Does Not Cause Inflammation Oils high in linoleic omega-6 fatty acids are widely blamed for causing inflammation but that's not actually true. Grass is high in the omega-3 fatty acid alpha...Read more

Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat and Topical Body Care

NASC: Taking the High Road

• May 17, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

NASC: Taking the High Road Setting consistent standards and giving companion animal supplement manufacturers a voice. The NASC, National Animal Supplement Council, is an independent organization...Read more

Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Electrolytes, Flavorings and Treats, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Topical Body Care, Immune, Muscle & Topline, Muscle and Topline and Hemp

Make Quick Work of Shedding

• Mar 16, 2021
• The Superfood Dude

Make Quick Work of Shedding We've all been there, slaving away with a curry or shedding blade on one spot for 30 minutes and there is just no end to the hair.  Truth is that elbow grease will alwa...Read more

Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals and Topical Body Care

Wound Healing in Winter

• Feb 12, 2021
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Even though the days are lengthening, we're still locked into winter.  I hope you never have to deal with it, but weather poses unique challenges for wound healing....Read more

Posted inEquine and Topical Body Care

Natural Isn't Necessarily Better

• Dec 24, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Natural Isn't Necessarily Better There is a great deal to be learned by studying how horses eat and behave in their feral state, how they wear their hooves, etc..  However, that doesn't mean it sh...Read more

Posted inEquine, Digestion, Electrolytes, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Vitamins and Minerals, Topical Body Care and Immune

Minor Injuries Don't Need a Vet

• Oct 24, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Minor Injuries Don't Need a Vet The rule of thumb is that unless a wound is gaping open or down to the level of muscle, bone or joint you can treat it at home. First Aid Care and Supplies Whe...Read more

Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat and Topical Body Care

Midline Dermatitis

• Jul 25, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

There's nothing more aggravating than an itchy spot you can't reach. For a horse, the midline of the belly certainly qualifies. This is what happens when the horse is suffering from summer midline der...Read more

Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals and Topical Body Care

Dry Hooves are not Inevitable

• Jul 3, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Dry Hooves are not Inevitable Throughout history, horses have been able to perform and thrive in very hot, even desert, environments. Breeds such as the Arabian, Akhal-Teke and predecessors like Tu...Read more

Posted inEquine, Hoof Care, Metabolic Support and Topical Body Care

Topicals for Temporary Exercise-Related Muscle Soreness

• Jun 25, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

TOPICALS FOR TEMPORARY EXERCISE-RELATED MUSCLE SORENESS When anything is bothering their horse, the tendency of many people is to look for a drug to take care of it but in the case of muscle sorene...Read more

Posted inEquine, Joint and Inflammation Support, Performance and Muscle, Topical Body Care and Equine

How much Lecithin is in CocoSoya Oil?

• Jun 3, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Question: My vet recommended Cocosoya oil as a source of Lecithin for maintenance of my mare's stomach lining. Does Cocosoya contain Lecithin, and if so how much? Dr. Kellon: Because CocoSoya is a...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Digestion, Skin and Coat, Weight Management and Topical Body Care

How can I support a horse with hives?

• Apr 28, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Question: Which product would be best to try for seasonal hives - BioQuench, Herbal mune, phytoquench?  For a couple of years he has been on mineral balanced diet as well as chondroitin/spirulina but...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Topical Body Care and Immune

Spring Sneezies, Coughs and Itchies

• Apr 17, 2020
• The Superfood Dude

Spring Sneezies, Coughs and Itchies Any horse will itch from a mosquito bite and sneeze, snort or cough from an inhaled irritant,  but some individuals suffer from exaggerated reactions. Both n...Read more

Posted inEquine, Topical Body Care and Immune